St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

2014 Annual Report

Living the Gospel through Love, Prayer & Service

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Encinitas CA 92024

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Contents Agenda ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2

2014 Vestry Roster ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

2014 VESTRY NOMINEES ........................................................................................................................................ 3

Minutes of the Annual Meeting, January 19, 2014 ...................................................................................................... 5

Report from the Rector, the Reverend Brenda Sol ....................................................................................................... 6

Senior Warden’s Report – Jim Stiven .......................................................................................................................... 7

Junior Warden – Duane Beamer .................................................................................................................................. 8

Altar Guild –Lorraine Gritzen ...................................................................................................................................... 8

Acolyte Ministry - Christie Hamel ............................................................................................................................... 8

Children’s Ministry – Andy Lincoln, Colleen Gritzen ................................................................................................ 8

Communications – Cordelia Manis ............................................................................................................................ 10

Community Garden – Bob Moran .............................................................................................................................. 10

Daughters of the King – Barbara Chung .................................................................................................................... 10

Fellowship Ministry - Leslie Hernandez .................................................................................................................... 11

Foyer Groups – Kathleen Nokes ................................................................................................................................ 11

Friday Lunch – Tim Lyons ......................................................................................................................................... 11

Health and Wellness – Alison Casciano .................................................................................................................... 11

The MESS Group – Donja Stevenson ........................................................................................................................ 13

Music Director’s Annual Report - Gabriel Arregui ................................................................................................... 13

Parish Administrator - Gillian Campbell ................................................................................................................... 13

Pastoral Care - Michael Reichle ................................................................................................................................. 14

Prayer Chain – Bonnie Reichle .................................................................................................................................. 14

St. Andrew’s Preschool - Nancy Thibeault, Director ................................................................................................. 14

Stewardship – David Hankins .................................................................................................................................... 15

Transition Team Report - Barbara Chung .................................................................................................................. 15

Ushers- Darren Osten ................................................................................................................................................. 15

Welcome Ministry - Debbie Hickson and Chase Fields ............................................................................................ 16

Worship Committee –Pat Moran ................................................................................................................................ 16

Youth Ministry - Brenda Johnston ............................................................................................................................. 17

Treasurer’s Report on 2014 & the 2015 Budget - Erin Sacco Pineda ........................................................................ 17

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Annual Congregational Meeting

January 18, 2015

Agenda

11:15am: Members sign in, receive ballot and hand-outs Opening prayer – The Rev. Brenda Sol, Rector

Welcome and remarks – Mtr. Brenda

Recognition of staff and other special recognitions – Mtr. Brenda

Approval of 2014 Annual Meeting minutes & 2015 Agenda – Jim Stiven, Sr. Warden

Senior Warden‘s address – Jim

Explanation of Bylaw Amendments – Jim

Introduction of Vestry candidates – Bart Slabbekorn, Nominating Committee member

Call for Votes – Bart

Congregational Hymn – (See reverse)

Stewardship, finance and budget presentation – Erin Sacco Pineda, Treasurer & Jim

Budget questions from the congregation – Erin & Jim

Recognition of Ministry Areas – Mtr. Brenda

Recognition of outgoing Vestry members – Mtr. Brenda

Appointment of 2015 Sr. Warden – Mtr. Brenda

Introduction of continuing Vestry members – Jim

Announcement of election results – Duane Beamer, Nominating Committee Chair

General questions and comments from the congregation – Mtr. Brenda & Jim

Closing Prayer – Mtr. Brenda

Adjournment

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2014 Vestry Roster

Vestry Position Name Term Expiration:

Sr. Warden Jim Stiven January 2016

Health and Wellness Alison Casciano January 2015

Jr. Warden/Facilities Duane Beamer January 2015

Fellowship/Shepherding Leslie Hernandez January 2015

Outreach David Moore January 2015

Member at Large Carl Hulle January 2016

Transition Barbara Chung January 2016

Finance/Budget Tom Devaney January 2016

Youth/Christian Growth Joe Arlauskas January 2017

Children’s Ministry Andy Lincoln January 2017

Clerk Glori McStravick January 2017

Worship Pat Moran January 2017

2014 VESTRY NOMINEES John Burnett

I grew up in Chicago. In 1965, I married Nancy. In 1968, we moved to Virginia, where I taught marketing at

James Madison College. I have been a marketing professor at five universities during my 40 year career. Laura

was born in 1968, followed by Michael in 1973, and David in 1977. We joined the Episcopal Church in 1968. I

have served on three vestries, including three years as a senior warden. I have dedicated the last 25 years of my

career helping nonprofit organizations, including several churches, through my strategic marketing skills. I retired

as professor emeritus in 2009, when we moved to San Diego to be near children and grandchildren. We joined St.

Andrew’s in the spring of 2013 and continue to enjoy this new relationship.

David Moore

I have been a member of the St. Andrew’s parish family since 1998 when Karen and I relocated with our three

children (Kirsten, Hanna, and Harper) from Vicksburg Mississippi. Brought up in the Roman Catholic tradition, I

was received into the Episcopal Church shortly after Karen and I were married in 1984. After graduate school in

Columbia South Carolina, we moved to Vicksburg, MS in 1988. In Vicksburg we attended Holy Trinity Episcopal

Church where each of our three children were baptized. Karen and I were very active at Holy Trinity and we both

have very fond memories of our time there. We helped with the youth group; led a stewardship campaign and I

served as an usher and lay reader, while Karen taught Sunday school and served as a lay Eucharistic minister.

Karen and I attended a Cursillo in 1996. In 1998 I took on new job and we moved to San Diego. After about a 3

month search for a new church home we discovered St. Andrew’s and immediately recognized it as a perfect fit.

For the past 15 years, St. Andrew’s has provided a strong foundation for the spiritual growth and development of

our children, Harper attended St. Andrew’s preschool and all three of our children have been active in and enjoyed

the youth programs and served as acolytes. St. Andrew’s has provided my family with so many blessings, through

our involvement in outreach, the youth programs, and the fellowship of the parish family. However I may be

called, I look forward to helping St. Andrew’s flourish and continue to be a leader in service to others through

programs such as the homeless shelter, Friday lunches, refugee network, and the new community garden and in the

spiritual growth and development our youth.

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Betsy Vaughn

Betsy is a “cradle to grave” Episcopalian, baptized and confirmed at St. John’s church, Cold Spring Harbor, NY.

Later, Betsy served as a Eucharistic Minister, church school teacher and choir member at Trinity Church, Roslyn,

NY.

Betsy received her BA in Psychology from Bowdoin College and her MA in Industrial Organizational Psychology

from New York University. She has held leadership positions in Human Resources at JP Morgan Chase, LPL

Financial, Biogen Idec and currently Illumina.

Betsy and Dan were married by Father Wes in 2001, moved out to California with Will and Callie (Betsy’s

children by a previous marriage) and joined St Andrew’s Church. Stephen was born a year later. Betsy has been

active at St. Andrews as an Altar Guild Team lead, Children’s Pageant Leader and Co-Chair of the Search

Committee.

Debbie Hickson

Debbie was born in New York and grew up on the east coast – a cradle Episcopalian. She moved to California to

attend Occidental College and majored in Fine Art. Debbie has worked as an artist, illustrator and teacher for the

past 40 years. Since 1984 she has been President of Architectural Graphics, Inc. Her firm has served the

architecture and design community producing architectural illustrations for commercial and residential projects

both nationally and internationally. She was pleased to work with the architectural firm of Austin Veum Robbins

Partners during the design and construction of St. Andrew’s sanctuary.

Debbie and her family have been members of St. Andrew’s since 1979. During this time, she has served on the

Vestry, supported Women’s Ministries, chaired the Welcome Ministry and worked in the Food Pantry Ministry.

Debbie also served on the Profile and Call Committee, and is now on the Buildings and Grounds committee.

Debbie and her husband, Dave, a probate and estate attorney, have been married for 46 years. Their sons, Chris

and Brian were confirmed at St. Andrew’s. Brian and his wife Melanie were married, and her four granddaughters

were baptized at St. Andrew’s, as well.

Linda Lyons

I came to St. Andrew’s in 1991, when we moved from Buffalo, NY.

I was Treasurer of St. Andrew’s from 1992 through the transition period to Father Wes’ arrival when Beth Ann

Stone took over. I have served on the Vestry two times.

I have been a Lay Eucharistic Minister since 1987.

In 1996 I went back to school finished my Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management. I continued on to

Bethel Seminary and received my Master’s in Theology in 2001 with an emphasis on Pastoral Care. During that

time, I started Solid Ground Catering with my husband Tim Lyons. We have served St. Andrew’s needs on many

occasions.

In 1993 both Tim and I became active in Cursillo. I have been a Rectora (leader) for a Cursillo weekend, served on

the Secretariat and was the Chairperson when Cursillo Sunday was enacted.

In 1994 we became actively involved in Kairos which serves the men at Donovan State Prison. I stayed involve

until 1998 when it was decided that women would no longer be able to serve with their husbands.

In 1995, I served on the ad hoc committee that formed Welcome Home Ministries that provides support to women

who are released from prison or jail in San Diego County.

In 1997, I was on the ad hoc committee to bring Kairos Outside to San Diego and served as the leader for the

second weekend held here in San Diego County.

Since 2001, I have been one of the spiritual directors of the Kairos Outside community.

I served as the Coordinator for the Interfaith Shelter for quite a number of years until I could convince Carol

Gorton to take over when we moved to San Marcos in 2010.

I work as an accountant for Next Proteins, Inc. I also help two non-profits, San Diego Writers, Ink and Welcome

Home Ministries with their bookkeeping needs.

I would be honored to serve again on the St. Andrew’s Vestry.

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Minutes of the Annual Meeting, January 19, 2014

The congregation of the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew the Apostle met in the church at 11:30 a.m. on January

19, 2014 for the Annual Meeting. Members in good standing received ballots for vestry voting.

Rev. Janet Wheelock opened the meeting with prayer and welcomed everyone.

The staff was recognized and commended for their excellent work throughout the year.

Leslie Hernandez acknowledged the dedicated work of the volunteers who help with coffee hour during the year

and provided the refreshments for this meeting.

The minutes for the 2013 annual meeting were approved as submitted.

Senior Warden Bart Slabbekorn addressed the congregation, speaking of the changes which have occurred within

the last year, including new programs, open vestry elections, and the effort to improve communication to

parishioners. Throughout the process of transition and healing we are becoming a stronger congregation. Vestry

meetings are open and parishioners are invited to attend. He thanked the vestry and those who volunteer their

service to support our parish. Rev. Janet was also thanked for her strength and guidance in helping us through the

difficult times this past year.

The seven vestry candidates were introduced and thanked for offering to serve on the vestry. Ballots were

collected.

The finance presentation began with a moment of silence for the memory of Beth Ann Stone, who served as parish

treasurer for many years until her death last spring. The finance committee was recognized and thanked for their

diligence and hard work in a challenging situation. Finance chair Tom Devaney reviewed the changes that have

been made in the financial policies of the parish as a result of the lessons learned this past year. The mortgage has

been refinanced with much better terms. New internal controls were instituted including: more detailed monthly

reporting including reporting on restricted use accounts; creation of a new cash receipts policy; implementation of

seven new “financial safeguard” policies; automated bill payments; initiation of a better data-systems back-up

policy and program.

Goals for the coming year are to enhance our banking relationship for better service, create planned giving and

endowment programs, the ability to accept pledges and donations online, consolidate financial statements for the

church and preschool financials, and an external auditor to review finances.

Treasurer Tim Agnew stressed the importance of keeping the congregation updated on finances throughout the

year, including full-disclosure of any issues. Due to generous giving at the end of the year, 2013 ended with an

operational deficit of less than $1000. 99% of the amount pledged for 2013 was received, the highest collection

rate ever! Tim explained and reviewed the restricted use accounts. Prior to 2013 these funds were not regularly

disclosed; from now on they will be part of the monthly treasurer’s report.

The 2014 budget was reviewed. For 2014 the number of pledges is down but the individual pledge amounts are

up. The budget will maintain most programs at their current levels, but because it is based on pledges already

received, some cuts had to be made. The church office will be closed on Fridays and some staff hours reduced.

Funding for choir section leaders was eliminated. At music director Gabriel Arregui’s direction, funds from St.

Cecilia’s fund will be used to cover expenses of the section leaders through Trinity Sunday. Two new parish

programs are being proposed: to restart the third worship service and to add nursery and childcare during services.

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At this time it is anticipated that these will be funded from reserves. Expenses for the search for and relocation of

the new rector will come from Capital Campaign funds.

Tim Agnew was thanked for his outstanding work as treasurer.

Rev. Janet recognized and thanked outgoing vestry members Jyoti Osten, Ann Wilson, Bill Couden, Beth Snyder

and Bart Slabbekorn, and vestry clerk Sing Baker for their service.

Continuing vestry members Jim Stiven, Duane Beamer, Alison Casciano, Barbara Chung, Lynne Watson and

Leslie Hernandez were acknowledged and thanked.

Results of the election were announced. New vestry members will be Joe Arlauskas, Andy Lincoln, Pat Moran,

David Moore and Glori McStravick. Jim Stiven is the new senior warden. The junior warden will be elected at the

vestry retreat in February and the responsibilities of the members determined at that time.

As incoming senior warden, Jim Stiven thanked Bart Slabbekorn for his exceptional leadership as senior warden

these past two years. He spoke of the exciting moment we are in right now and the three phases of transition ahead

for us—1) saying goodbye to Rev. Janet, 2) the interim period, and 3) the new rector.

Erin O’Brien introduced the search committee and discussed the status of the search process. The quality of the

candidates is very high. We are being well served by the diocese. The committee is trying to remain open to the

guidance of the Holy Spirit.

The meeting concluded with general questions and comments from the congregation.

Closing prayer

Meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Sing Baker, Clerk of the Vestry

Report from the Rector, the Reverend Brenda Sol What a year it’s been! Even though I have only been here since May, I am thrilled about all we have accomplished

together in the past several months. During that time, I have come to realize that St. Andrew’s could be described

in many ways, but the two words that are most often in my mind are “vibrant” and “resilient”. The vibrancy is

especially apparent in our Christian Formation programs and our 10am worship service. Each week new people

join us to participate in either Children’s Sunday school, our Youth programs, or our Adult Bible Study,

contributing to a delightful hum of activity across the campus.

The foundation for the vibrancy is St. Andrew’s resilience. While the past few years have been times of

challenging transition, the wear and tear did not visibly affect the ministry areas. Due to our strong lay leadership,

parish programs continued to faithfully serve this community, and more importantly, in terms of our discipleship,

the community around us.

At the same time, behind the multitude of programs, is a dedicated office staff. Working with some devoted

volunteers, this team of talented individuals seamlessly work (with lots of joy, I might add) to keep the parish

running as efficiently as possible. Likewise, the music program has demonstrated its ability to weather the storm,

as we had to say goodbye to choir section leaders. Yet, with some creative planning, we have come to appreciate a

slightly different form of choir, which welcomes all levels of ability, and we have enjoyed some gifted guest

musicians.

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There is a certain suppleness required in organizations that are both resilient and vibrant; that suppleness was

present in some of our alternative liturgies this past year, including the Celebration of New Ministry in September

and the recent Advent Liturgy of Remembrance and Light. Within our experimentation is a commitment to be

traditional, yet accessible by adding some contemporary components. At the same time, we are committed to

excellent liturgy, while also being mindful that life has a way of happening in the midst of best-laid plans!

In conjunction with your Vestry, I have been engaged in a couple of Mutual Ministry Goals. One of them has to

do with increasing our visibility in the surrounding community, understanding that the more people who know

about us increases the number of people with whom we can share God’s love. In that vein, we participated in the

Encinitas Holiday parade, we made “Expanding our Reach” part of our stewardship campaign, we conducted the

CAT survey, and we joined in the Area IV discussion with regard to “Future Church”.

I look forward to reporting more on this effort in the coming year, and, in the meantime, know that we have

received a small “Fearless Love” grant from the diocese, and will have a deaconal intern join us a few hours a

week to support us in learning more about the community around us and how we might better serve them.

Thank you for calling me to St. Andrew’s—I am absolutely LOVING being your rector!

2014 Ministry Reports

Senior Warden’s Report – Jim Stiven

A whole lot has happened since I took office as your Senior Warden last January. The new Vestry had a

successful Retreat at the Mission San Luis Rey in February to help prepare us for the work ahead. At the end of

February, we said a fond and proper good-bye to our Interim Rector, Rev. Janet Wheelock, who had served us well

since September 2012. In the two months that followed we were blessed on four counts. First, we found Rev.

Wayne Sanders to serve as our long term supply priest, and he easily became part of our family. Second, we had a

dedicated and hard-working Search and Call Committee, who did the heavy lifting during the final stages of our

Search process. Third, we had a Vestry and Finance Committee committed to keeping up on a sound footing

financially during this transition period. Fourth, we were so happy to have found and called, our new Rector, the

Rev. Brenda Sol, now known to us all as Mother Brenda. She hit the ground running from day one, and through

the summer, and with her Celebration of Ministry in September, and on through December, she has provided us

with the warm caring leadership we so much needed, especially after the turmoil of 2012 and 2013.

In the meantime, our year has continued with the things we are most proud of. We supported the Homeless Shelter

in March, and the Food Pantry and Friday lunch program continue to provide assistance to scores of our neighbors,

week in and week out. We have provided help to the Episcopal Refugee Network and to Kairos and we provide a

venue for various AA meetings and the Boy Scouts. The Mess Group continues to provide healthy snacks and

companionship to the Wounded Warriors at Camp Pendleton. We had a successful combined Parish Picnic and

Ministry Faire in September and a very well received Christmas Gift Boutique in December. Our Youth Group is

busier than ever. We have focused on our Welcome and Fellowship ministries as we greet and integrate many

new parishioners into our Parish Family. None of this could be done without our dedicated and generous

volunteers and sponsors.

On the Financial side, we have completed a remarkable year. Starting out the year with a balanced, but spartan

budget, we have exceeded our best expectations. Although I am writing this before the year-end figures are in

hand, it appears that we will end 2014 with about a $40,000 surplus. That surplus will add to our Reserves, help

support our 2015 budget, and the Vestry will discuss specific projects that may be considered a sound investment

in our future. We are most grateful for the Parish’s generous support in 2014, and your Pledge commitments for

2015.

Finally, my thanks to the Vestry for their hard work throughout this year, with a special shout-out to our Junior

Warden, the indefatigable Duane Beamer, who has kept our home and grounds in the best shape they’ve ever been.

I’m looking forward to an exciting, spirit filled and prosperous New Year.

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Junior Warden – Duane Beamer This past year as your Jr. Warden has been both challenging and rewarding. In addition to the normal maintenance

issues such as clogged drains, leaking faucets, and irrigation problems, we have accomplished several major

projects. The drainage problem in the parking lot was solved by installing a new drainage system. Thanks to the

anonymous donation from a parishioner, the windows in the Parish Hall were replaced. SDG&E conducted an

energy usage study to identify areas that can be improved to reduce usage. An example of that would be to convert

to LED lighting and possibly the conversion to solar energy. Working with the landscapers to improve water

conservation. An ongoing project has been to update the Reserved Maintenance Study that was conducted in 2004.

We were able to purchase the software that will allow us to monitor and update the study as major projects are

identified and completed, such as parking lot resurfacing, roof repair and replacement, painting, and

equipment/furnishings replacement, just to name a few. A Building and Grounds Committee was reformed to assist

the Jr. Warden with identifying and prioritizing work projects. I would like to thank all the parishioners who have

supported me in decision making and accomplishing these various projects.

Altar Guild –Lorraine Gritzen

The Altar Guild is composed of those called to serve God by preparing and tending to the place where we worship

Him. Altar Guild ministry normally goes on quietly behind the scenes.

We have a team for each Sunday of the month. This year the four regular teams have been assigned on a rotating

basis to assist the three member team that normally handles the occasional fifth Sunday. Members prepare for all

worship services. Their duties include cleaning the altar area, polishing the silver, brass, and wood, setting the

altar and credence table. Each team has a member whose job is to arrange the flowers for each Sunday, Memorial

services, weddings and for holidays.

To paraphrase the Marines we are currently looking “for a few good parishioners”. No experience is necessary as

we will gladly train all who wish to join us. At this time, we continue to prepare for two regular weekly services as

well as the occasional memorial service, wedding, or baptism.

Our regular operating expenses usually go for consumables such as Communion wafers, wine, candle oil, presence

lights and all the other items used at each of our weekly services. Overall, Altar Guild has continued to be a good

steward of the resources provided through the operating budget. Memorial gifts earmarked for Altar Guild are

always greatly appreciated.

We thank our Lord for all who have faithfully served this ministry and for all who continue to do so. At this time

it is appropriate to remember Shirley Teal who passed away October 30, 2015; she served as Altar Guild Directress

for many years. Her lovely smile and generous spirit is sorely missed.

If you would like to learn more about serving God through this ministry, please contact Lorraine Gritzen.

Acolyte Ministry - Christie Hamel The Acolyte Ministry is developed just for the kids of St. Andrew’s to serve their parish family during our worship

service. It gives them lessons in accountability and an opportunity for community service. Older Acolytes are

encouraged to be mentors to younger Acolytes. We currently have about 25 children participating in the Acolyte

Ministry with about four children serving each Sunday at the 10 am service. Children can start serving in 3rd

grade and continue through 12th grade."

Children’s Ministry – Andy Lincoln, Colleen Gritzen For the 2014/2015year, there are 33 children registered across 3 classes; 14 in Godly Play (Preschool thru 1

st), 7 in

2/3, and 12 in 4/5/6. We have 14 volunteer teachers across these 3 classes, each teacher covers anywhere from 1 to

2 Sundays a month. A number of parents volunteer in each class as aids so that the adult/child ratio is never out of

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balance. All families registered for Sunday school are sent monthly emails through Constant Contact to keep them

updated of activities scheduled for children. Special events have separate emails sent to families of Sunday school

children.

This summer we reintroduced both a nursery and toddler room for our youngest members and visitors. Both have

been received with great enthusiasm from the parish and many have volunteered to lend a hand with these rooms.

On any given Sunday we have between 1-4 in the toddler room and 1-3 infants to early toddlers in the nursery. We

have hired a paid service, Seeking Sitters, and are very happy with the level of care that these young women

provide.

Children’s Ministry is continuing to use the curriculum adopted in 2007, Season of the Spirit, for our 2-6th

grade

students. The vestry approved the purchase of updated curricula this year for grades 2-6th

. Godly Play is continuing

with lessons about Jesus as an adult and the parables he told to explain the kingdom of God.

We will continue to have chapel with Eucharist once per quarter; as we currently have only one clergy person, this

service will take place in the church where we will coordinate with the worship committee to have the children

read the lessons and/or prayers of the people, assist with the collection and offertory, and participate in the

Eucharistic prayer at the altar with clergy.

This last year we were able to provide 30 children with Vacation Bible School- using the Group program of

“Weird Animals!” Children spent the morning rotating through 5 stations and raised $265.47 to provide clean

drinking water to children in India for an entire year. The Youth Group participated in this event in order to earn

volunteer hours. We used an ‘incentive’ program to get parent volunteers which really helped to keep things

organized. Based on how much time you could help out, we discounted a bit off of the registration costs. For

families with multiple children this was a huge help! This year the VBS program broke even; we hope to repeat the

success we had this year in 2015. The VBS committee is currently deciding on what ‘kits’ to order so that we can

sit down with the office staff and decide which program looks like the best for VBS 2015. VBS is scheduled for

the week starting June 22, 2015. Thanks to Jennifer Rohr, Amy Burnett, Karen Moore, Harper Moore, Lee Ann

Elwell, Heather Miyazaki, Gillian Campbell, and a number of other volunteers who helped to make VBS 2014 run

smoothly.

Children’s Ministry continued it’s hosting of the annual Advent Wreath Workshop; inviting all parish members to

participate. This year we offered the wreath free of cost to all families of Sunday school age children. Many of our

parish family with older children or empty nests participated and donations of $110 were collected to help with the

cost of materials. The cost of oasis rings, candles, and floral pins have gone up again this year, but we feel that

asking for a non-specific donation encouraged more of our church family to participate in this event.

For the children’s Advent mission in 2014 we have partnered with ERD to provide animals, clean drinking water,

mosquito nets, etc. for families around the world. Each class has chosen an animal to collect funds for and we will

be sending both the class and parish donations before Christmas so that the gifts will be received in time for New

Years.

The Christmas program was further simplified this year to ensure greater participation among our youngest

children. Again the story was told by the narrators and the scenes were staged without speaking. We also had

several children perform musical pieces while the congregation was seated. All the children did a great job and

were rewarded with a party the Saturday before the performance. Special thanks go to Betsy Vaughn, April

Wurster, Gigi Miller, and a number of others for all their help with costumes, directing and party planning!

In 2014 we said good-bye to the traditional Easter Egg Hunt and introduced games on the lawn for both young and

old alike. Many of the games were manned by Youth Group volunteers – pictures show everyone - YG, SS

children, and parents all had a blast! The introduction of the games allowed the children to have an Easter

Celebration that was about celebrating and not about the ‘how many eggs, candy, and toys’ were found.

Once the ‘academic’ year ends in June, Children’s Ministry will start up our Summer Sunday’s program; a more

informal version of class where all grade levels are brought together for lessons and activities. Last year we

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introduced the children to various parables, some of which our teachers had never heard. This was a great tool for

both our students and our teachers to ‘think a little deeper’ about what Jesus meant when he told these stories. This

year we are thinking about introducing some of the major Saints to the children and will be able to revisit them

throughout the year on or near the given patron Saint’s feast day.

Communications – Cordelia Manis In 2014, our communications efforts continued to improve. Our current communications channels include our

website, a monthly paper newsletter, a Facebook page, Sunday bulletin announcements, and a weekly email

newsletter. We also hang banners or place a sandwich board near the driveway to advertise VBS, holiday services,

and other events.

Google Analytics show that our website gets from 500-800 visits each month. Of these, more than 60% are people

who have not previously visited our site. Traffic is mostly generated through searches, though we get many

referrals from The Episcopal Church, the diocese, and other church listing sites. Since listing our labyrinth on

labyrinthlocator.com, we also get a number of referrals from them each month. We also get some traffic from our

online Yellow Pages ad.

Our use of Facebook is not intended to be marketing so much as community building. We sometimes boost a post

that may be of interest to the wider community to help build awareness of St. Andrew’s. For example, we paid $7

to boost the Blessing of the Animals post, which was seen by over 900 people.

Our weekly email is sent to over 280 parish family members and nearly 90 people who are not currently members.

Our open rate for 2014 averaged 48%, which is above the industry average of 25%.

The Epistle, our paper newsletter, is sent to 305 households. We are successfully transitioning it to be a source of

stories about the people and ministries of St. Andrew’s instead of a place for announcements, which appear in the

weekly communications.

Community Garden – Bob Moran The Community Garden Team completed the initial phase of its plan this year. We designed, constructed and

planted 6 raised beds. The team started out with only 6 beds so that we could gain some experience and identify

any site-specific issues. Most of us have very little practice with large-scale gardening. Harper Moore stepped up

to construct and install the beds as part of his Eagle Scout project. A well-attended work party spent a long

Saturday morning filling the beds with soil and spreading mulch around them. During the first growing season, we

learned that tomatoes, beans, squash and sunflowers grow well. Mildew is an issue but no significant insect

problems were encountered. To everyone’s surprise, the local rabbits did not discover the garden (yet). Efforts

continue to keep the gardens as organic as possible.

The Food Pantry is distributing produce from the beds on Thursdays. The fresh vegetables have been well-

received. We hope to increase our contribution next year by installing additional beds and concentrating on the

productive plants. We also hope to get more people involved in the project.

Daughters of the King – Barbara Chung The Mary Elizabeth Chapter of the Daughters of the King continued its ministry of the presentation of baptismal

candles to all the newly baptized and presented 9 candles in 2014. Lighting the baptismal candle on the

anniversary of the child’s (or adult’s) baptism is a way of remembering the baptismal promises made on that

special day.

Members also continued to pray, both individually and collectively, as a means of supporting the faith community

of Saint Andrew’s. Easily recognizable by the distinctive crosses they wear, the Daughters of the King are open to

inquiries by interested women.

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Fellowship Ministry - Leslie Hernandez The Fellowship Ministry provides a 9:00 and an 11:00 Sunday coffee hour, and hospitality support to parish

ministries, activities and special events that occur throughout the year. This year, Fellowship hosted a growing

number of traditional events:

Lenten Supper of the Lamb, Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday brunches, “Waffles for Moms” on Mothers’

Day, “Donuts for Dads,” on Fathers’ Day, the Pumpkin Potluck in the fall, the Post-Thanksgiving Leftovers

Potluck, Bishop Mathes’ special reception, Post-Christmas Leftovers Potluck, Meet the Vestry Candidates

Forum, and the widely attended All-Parish Picnic/BBQ.

Tim and Linda Lyons continued to host the always-popular, monthly Parish Breakfast, with proceeds

supporting the Friday lunch program for the needy in our community.

The Fellowship Ministry is blessed by the support of many parishioners who provide scrumptuous food trays for

special events and a variety of tasty snacks, treats, and baptism cakes for coffee hour; as well as cheerfully and

selflessly working together in the kitchen, parish hall and wherever else they are needed. Special thanks go to Gigi

Miller, Donja Stephenson and Joe and Hilary Kooyers who have joined our dedicated and hard-working Coffee

Hour team!

We love to hear new ideas for fellowship at St. Andrew’s and welcome your involvement on any level. Watch for

our quarterly Coffee Hour sign-ups to host coffee hour, provide snacks or assist with clean-up. Please contact:

Leslie Hernandez at 760-942-4460, or email rugbyandme@gmail.com .

Foyer Groups – Kathleen Nokes

Foyer is a small group activity that is an opportunity to build community within St. Andrew’s.

New groups were not formed in the fall of 2014 due to the many activities already scheduled at church. We are

having a wine and cheese kick off on January 9, 2015 to encourage formation of new groups for 2015. This year

we wish to encourage multi-aged groups that can meet on a very informal basis, with no agenda but friendship. It

is hoped these changes will promote growth within this ministry. These groups will disband and new ones form

each year. Friday Lunch – Tim Lyons

We are well into our 15th

year of serving a hot and tasty lunch for the needy of our community. Somewhere in

there we passed 750 Fridays. Our first couple of years we served only 20 to 30 persons each week. Since then the

crowd has grown to over 80, sometimes exceeding 100. I’m guessing that adds up to over 50,000 meals.

We are not part of the Parish Budget. We finance ourselves with donations and the monthly Parish Breakfast. The

donations are mostly from outside the St. Andrews Family.

The latest change has been the addition of Duane Beemer to the team. In addition to volunteering every week he

has developed the skills necessary to lead the ministry.

Health and Wellness – Alison Casciano 2014 has brought with it more change, certainly for our St. Andrew’s family as a congregation and for certain

individuals within our family as well. Fortunately, many of these changes have been welcome ones. As a

congregation we have had abundant opportunities for positive reflection, celebration and good times filled with

hard work and supportive togetherness. But for some of our members, 2014 has also brought changes in their lives

or health that required nothing less than all the emotional and physical strength that they could manage to gather. I

think this will always be the case when you have as many people as we do within our “family.” Certainly

supporting each other in good times as well as the bad is what our Lord would want us to do. As I have previously

mentioned, I am in awe of what so many do quietly to help those in need within our church family and outside our

church community as well. Your generosity truly reflects the overall health of our Parish and our individual

members’ internal wellness.

Contributions of the Ministry

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To encourage and support the wellness of St. Andrew’s parishioners, Health and Wellness publishes monthly

articles that appear in St. Andrew’s Epistle and cover practical topics affecting our physical, emotional and

spiritual health. Longer articles and reference items can also be found on the church’s website under the “Health

and Wellness” link.

During the spring timeframe, the American Red Cross contacted St. Andrew’s, as well as other faith-based

organizations within San Diego County, with a request that we consider opening our doors as a possible shelter

location should there ever be a local or county-wide need during a possible disaster. In late spring, St. Andrew’s

was approved as a potential shelter site for the American Red Cross. And in June, several other participating

church organizations gathered at St. Andrew’s for a training of shelter volunteers.

In May, in conjunction with Bethlehem Lutheran across the street, St. Andrew’s hosted our second blood drive in

the last three years for the San Diego Blood Bank. Many parishioners stepped up to donate, and along with the

support of Bethlehem, we achieved our collection goal of 29 pints!

In the fall, in response to some specific questions about ethical responsibility and potential need, a Community

Resources Directory was created to direct parishioners and staff who to contact should an emergency and non-

emergency mental health related issue on the campus arise. This document could also be used as a resource for our

senior or disabled parishioners in need of specific services. From this project and further conversations with the

Vestry, it was agreed that an informative presentation was in order by the County’s P.E.R.T (Psychiatric

Emergency Response Team). Unfortunately, this presentation, which was advertised to other local churches within

the North County area, could not be held due last minute need on the part of the presenters and will need to be

rescheduled for early 2015.

In October a month-long walking and exercise campaign entitled Walktober™ was presented to the congregation.

Parishioners were encouraged to join-in and log their efforts on fall colored leaves. The colorful tree display was

meant to remind and to encourage regular walking for fitness and appreciation of beauty associated with the

change of seasons.

To address illness or injury while on campus, the committee has added juice and chocolate milk in two locations in

the Sanctuary area. These drinks are meant to be used when needed to assist anyone who might be experiencing a

low blood sugar situation while on church grounds. The committee also provides monthly monitoring of the AED

equipment and will conduct a retraining on the use of the equipment most likely in January or February of 2015.

Recall that first aid kits can be found in five locations around the campus: Narthex, right cupboards (as you enter

church); Clergy Vestment Room (under sink), Kitchen [upper shelf, right, from Parish Hall (PH) entry], Parish

Hall office (upper shelf behind desk) and Gillian’s office (closet).

The following emergency aid tool was mentioned in the last two years’ reports but is worthy of repeat mention.

The “Vial of Life” can be filled out with vital information meant to inform emergency personnel in the case

medical treatment is needed while at home or on church property. This document contains valuable information

pertaining your medical history and conditions; prescription meds, dosages and locations; emergency contacts; and

more. It is to be placed on a home refrigerator, carried in the car’s glove compartment or inserted into one’s wallet.

Stop by the office for your copy and please consider providing the church office with a copy as well.

And remember that if you are involved in a ministry on campus, there is a Safety Procedures document available

for instruction/training that can be found on the church website or by contacting the church office. Ministry heads,

please make sure that your volunteers or participants who are involved in physical “work” on campus are given a

copy so that they have the opportunity to review these guidelines before participation.

As I now end my three year position, I want to say that it has been a pleasure and honor to serve these past years as

your Health and Wellness Vestry Laison. I have appreciated your willingness to volunteer when asked and to

participate in activities and events supported by this ministry. I also want you to know that I always appreciate

your kind words of thanks and encouragement regarding my writings—I am glad that you have found them

helpful. I hope that my small efforts have touched you or your family in a healthy and positive way. And as we

move forward, please don’t hesitate to contact me if I can offer you wellness support in any way. In 2015 and

beyond, may God smile upon us all and continue to hold us in His loving care.

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The MESS Group – Donja Stevenson The following are the accomplishments of the MESS Group for 2014:

Jan 2014 – Donja Stephenson took over leadership of the MESS Group from Jim Stiven

when he became Senior Warden

Feb 2014 – Donja Stephenson met with the head Chaplain at Camp Pendleton to advise him of the services we

were providing the Marines on Camp Pendleton. She has also been attending the quarterly para-chapel meetings

hosted by the Camp Pendleton chaplains for groups that provide services to Marines and family members on

Camp Pendleton.

Feb 2014 – MESS Group members (15) served a dinner at the Interfaith Shelter at St. Andrew’s and provided an

overnight host.

May 2014 – MESS Group members arranged a Memorial Day Mass presided over by Mother Brenda Sol at the

Ranch House Chapel, Camp Pendleton to remember our fallen service members. MESS Group members (5)

served as assistants for the service. It was a beautiful service attended by over 20 people.

June 2014 – MESS Group members started serving monthly snack/lunches to the Marines at the Wounded

Warrior Battalion on Camp Pendleton. MESS Group members (4 per lunch) have been very generous in offering

their time and providing food for the wounded warrior snack/lunch. We averaged around 23 Marines each lunch.

Aug 2014 – MESS Group members (4) did a book reading of “A Marine’s Tail, Chesty Goes to Boot Camp” and

handed out copies of the book to Marine Corpsmembers’ children (around 20) at the library on board Camp

Pendleton. Chesty (the Marine Corps Mascot dog) made a guest appearance which thrilled the children and he got

a lot of attention. The books were purchased by members of St. Andrew’s as part of the Angel Tree program

Oct 2014 – MESS Group members (2) assisted with booths for the Spooktacular at Camp Pendleton , hosted for

the wounded warriors and their families. Around 100 people attended.

Nov 2014 – MESS Group Members (4) greeted parishioners on the Sunday before Veteran’s Day and handed out

special name tags to veterans and their family members to wear during the service. After the service, at coffee

hour, cakes were provided to commemorate Veteran’s Day. Pictures were taken of all the veterans and then of

family members and were posted in the Epistle.

Music Director’s Annual Report - Gabriel Arregui 2014 was a sad year for our music program. In order to keep the level of our choral offerings up to previous years,

we chose to keep our choir section leaders on beyond what the budget allowed by depleting the St Cecilia Music

Fund. We said a final farewell to them on Trinity Sunday. We made many, many appeals for new volunteer choir

members. Over time, we managed to gain three new volunteer members. For these folks, we are very grateful and

appreciative of their willingness to share their time and talents. Unfortunately, this is offset by the four we have

lost.

St Andrew’s is a parish in transition, and we are certainly feeling it in the music program. In the coming months,

we will doubtless see more changes. Without a much greater number of volunteers singing in the choir, ones who

are willing to make a consistent commitment to attending rehearsals and services, we will be forced to scale back

our choir program, moving away from the weekly anthem format, providing choir anthems perhaps twice a month

and congregational hymns on the others.

Parish Administrator - Gillian Campbell Since May 1

st of this past year St. Andrew’s church office has been blessed to have the leadership of our wonderful

new rector, Mother Brenda Sol. Her presence in the office has brought many blessings, not least being her care and

encouragement as we go about our daily work.

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We are blessed that our office staff, has remained stable, Tammy Bozich continues as our amazing

bookkeeper/secretary. Cordelia Manis is our communications specialist and does a marvelous job of keeping the

whole parish informed of upcoming events here and activities in our diocese and around the country.

Pam Surko and Lee Ann Elwell are our faithful Monday and Wednesday office volunteers; they are true blessings.

Our team of volunteers continues to assist the office whenever we need help with bulk mailings and projects

beyond the time constraints of the staff. Chase Fields, Alison Brown, Joan Caronna, Lois Chaddock, Glenda

Hightower, June White, Luella Oberg and Pat Teal have been extremely faithful. We are happy to have welcomed

Hilary Kooyers and Alicja Ellis to our list of willing volunteers. Pat Teal has now relocated out of state to live

with her sister and will be sorely missed; we thank her for her many years of service to the office.

We are continually improving our procedures and ask that you keep your information current so that we can

contact you all efficiently and with the least expense. Our office hours are Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m.

until 3:00 p.m.. Please contact us with questions and suggestions; your input is invaluable as we seek to do God’s

work here at St. Andew’s.

Pastoral Care - Michael Reichle The principal function of lay pastoral care is to visit those members of our parish community who are in the

hospital or ill or recovering at home. This is something virtually all of us do on an informal basis.

The pastoral care team also takes Holy Communion, on a rotating basis, to those who cannot attend services but

desire the comfort of Communion. We currently have 2 Eucharistic Visitors. During 2014, the clergy and lay

Eucharistic Visitors made 19 visits, with Communion for 53 recipients. If you think this might be a ministry for

you, please contact Mother Brenda or me. There is some training required. But this is a highly rewarding ministry

providing spiritual care, by Communion and prayer, to those in need

Prayer Chain – Bonnie Reichle The Prayer Chain is a group of our members who faithfully pray through our list of those in need of prayer on a

daily basis. Each Sunday, we pray at the Eucharists for a portion of the list, on a rotation basis. Our prayer chain

group hold them up in prayer every day. Those praying include Sing Baker, Diane Bock, Gillian Campbell, Lois

Chaddock, Pat Elliott, Lorraine Gritzen, Debbie Hickson, Hilary Kooyers, Linda Lyons, Pat Moran, Marie Pike,

Marydoris Powers, Penny Snow, Kathleen Stiven, Jim and Caryl Temples, and Diane Vogen. If you would like to

join this very important ministry, please talk to one of these servants of the Lord, or just thank them on behalf of

all the people they pray for.

St. Andrew’s Preschool - Nancy Thibeault, Director St. Andrew’s Preschool is celebrating 25 years of offering families a God centered enrichment program for

children 3 through 5 years old. As enrollment increases we plan to hire a new aide to maintain our staff-to-child

ratio of 1 to 6. Yet, the rest of the dedicated and loving staff remains, with the newest teacher having worked here

10 years.

Increased and optional extended day hours available, 8 am – 2:30 pm, Mon-Fri

Creative curriculum ranging from cognitive opportunities to conflict resolution

Spiritually based with chapel, school prayer, and family fellowship opportunities

Our unique team teaching approach is highlighted by our nurturing staff, providing creative learning in a

structured, play based, and Christian environment. We appreciate our volunteers who help us continue our vision.

We are so blessed and grateful for the supportive guidance of the already beloved Mother Brenda. We look

forward to the following year of meeting new families while serving our current children and alums. Check out our

new website at www.saintandrewspreschool.org.

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Stewardship – David Hankins As of January 12, pledges totaled $478,375. This is an above average result and a big thank you is in order for the

154 households that have pledged so far. Some of this success is probably due to the growth of St. Andrew’s in

recent months, but the efforts of the other Stewardship Team members are greatly appreciated: Jim Stiven, Ange

Dee, John Burnett, Jeff Nelson and David Hankins.

The theme of the stewardship campaign was “Deepening Our Faith, Expanding Our Reach” with a tree as a symbol

of personal Christian growth. Pledge cards and weekly bulletin inserts depicted the tree. A pledge tree with leaves

consisting of pledges was also set up in the narthex.

Three stewardship parties were hosted by Lawrence and Ange Dee, Michael and Catherine Campbell, and David

King and Jane Booth. These parties are based on the principal of “where two or more are gathered”, and energize

participants with a common purpose.

Four people who pledged served as witnesses during worship services: John Field, Karen Moore, Pat Moran and

Elaine McLevie. This was different from the previous year when beneficiaries of the ministries served as

witnesses.

A second request for pledges was made in December (this was done once before, in June 2011). It was explained

that while the current level of giving would only cover the basic expenses, an increase would allow ministry areas

to expand.

Looking ahead to next year’s pledge season, as the vestry adopts a marketing strategy for St. Andrew’s, the

Stewardship Team is motivated to be part of this strategy. The Stewardship Team welcomes any ideas that any

member has concerning stewardship.

Transition Team Report - Barbara Chung The work of the Transition Team actually began at the Vestry Retreat (the weekend of February 7 – 9), when

vestry members brainstormed a list of ideas for things we could do to help our new rector. The list was a good one

and formed the basis for the work of the committee, which had its first meeting on April 23 with Duane Beamer,

Barbara Chung, Chase Fields, Cordee Manis, Michael Reichle, Jim Stiven and Ann Wilson as members.

Some of our activities included hosting dinners for Mother Brenda when she visited the first week of April,

preparing her condo (including cleaning and putting down shelf liners), organizing a welcome basket of gift cards,

area guide books and other goodies, setting up a schedule of meals, hosting large “zip code” gatherings, putting

together lists of local service recommendations and lists of people in the parish who are willing to help with

everything from picture hanging to providing rides.

Although the bulk of our work took place in the first few months after Mother Brenda’s arrival, there are still

things to be done and the committee will remain active throughout Mother Brenda’s first year with us.

Ushers- Darren Osten Usher Annual Report:

Maintained an usher roster of 13 ushers.

Welcomed Mother Brenda and adapted to modifications to the services

Implemented new Sunday school procedures

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Welcome Ministry - Debbie Hickson and Chase Fields “Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality for strangers, for by doing that some have

entertained angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:1

What a fortunate year it has been for St. Andrew’s to have so many “angels” pass through our doors! In 2014, our

merry band of 25 Greeters (serving both services) welcomed 48 individuals and families from the local area to St.

Andrew’s. And to these same visitors, a very determined band of 11 bread runners delivered 48 delicious loaves of

bread (despite incorrect addresses, erroneous Mapquest information, barking dogs, and the dreaded gated

community!). Yet the most heartening statistic of all is that at least 15 of the visiting households have either

returned to worship regularly with us, or become active members of St. Andrew’s. We, as a community, have

been greatly blessed by these new faces and enriched by their presence and the gifts they share as they become

involved in the life of this parish.

We ask for your prayers and support in carrying on St. Andrew’s mission of bringing our neighbors to know

Christ. New Greeters and Breadrunners are always needed. If you feel you are called to serve in one of these

areas, please call Debbie Hickson or Chase Fields. In addition, we ask every parishioner to be aware of new faces

and visitors each week and make a point of welcoming them, especially at Coffee Hour, and help them to feel

comfortable and valued in our faith community.

Worship Committee –Pat Moran Prayer binds our lives together. It is a key part of our mission statement: Living the Gospel through Love, Prayer

and Service. When we celebrate Eucharist we are strengthened and enlived to spread the Gospel into the waiting

world. In prayer, we enter into the heart of who we are at St. Andrews.

2014 was a year of great change. We are thankful for the ministries of the Rev. Janet Wheelock and the Rev.

Wayne Sanders who walked with us during our time of transition. In May, we welcomed our new rector, the Rev.

Brenda Sol. Through our seasons of worship, we have baptized new members, blessed our pets, interviewed St.

Nicholas, prayed the Stations of the Cross, walked our labyrinth, and commended departed loved ones into God’s

eternal life. We are grateful for the ministries of Ange Dee, Colleen Gritzen, Brenda Johnston and Michael and

Bonnie Reichle. Ange leads our labyrinth walks. Colleen coordinates our children’s worship. Brenda, who is our

Director of Youth Ministries, leads our Teen Service of the Word. Noonday Prayer is under the guidance of the

Reichles.

Many, many people give generously of their time and talent so that we have worship services that inspire and

deepen our commitment to living the Gospel. We are grateful for the ministries of Gillian Campbell, parish

administrator and all of the volunteers in our Worship Ministries. Our Worship Ministries coordinators are:

Christie Hamel, Acolytes; Lorraine Gritzen, Altar Guild; Jane Booth, Change Ringers; Gabriel Arregui, Music

Director and Choirmaster; Gillian Campbell, Eucharistic Ministers, Intercessors and Lectors; and Darren Osten and

Lloyd O’Connell, Ushers. Tammy Bozich and Cordelia Manis prepare our worship bulletins. Additionally, as part

of the Vestry’s Mutual Ministry Goal of exploring alternative worship styles, we offered an Advent Liturgy of

Remembrance and Light. A Sunday evening service led by our youth is planned for January 25th. Liturgy at St.

Andrew’s is very much the work of many people.

An annual report isn’t complete without some mention of numbers. Our average Sunday attendance is 213. We

celebrated 9 baptisms, 11 confirmations, 4 receptions and 4 memorial services in 2014.

It is my privilege to serve as chair of our Worship Committee. The members of our Worship Committee are the

Rev. Brenda, our Sunday School Director Colleen Gritzen, the heads of the Liturgical Ministries (see above), Rita

DeCarlo and Ange Dee. We are thankful for their dedication to our St. Andrew’s community. Your thoughts and

concerns are important. Please share them. We look forward to hearing from you. Blessings on you and yours in

this new year.

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Youth Ministry - Brenda Johnston The beginning of the year we had several fundraisers for our mission trip, including a Spaghetti Luncheon

hosted by the youth in February, Easter Basket Raffles in April and Buy A Mile in June.

Confirmation- In May, 11 youth were confirmed.

Mission Trip- In July, 29 students and 9 adults headed to serve the community of Cortez, CO.

We kicked off our year with a beach service on August 24 followed by an afternoon of surfing, eating pizza

and hanging out with friends.

We continue to meet each Sunday morning at 9 and 10am for the Journey To Adulthood Program and

Youth Service. Four volunteer leaders help facilitate these groups.

The parent group meets on Sunday mornings at 9am as well, and is led by 3 faithful volunteer leaders.

Each month we enjoy an event or special activity together including things like rock climbing, Sky High,

Super Bowl party, and lasertag.

This year was the first year we had a retreat weekend at San Onofre State Beach. Seventeen of our youth,

their friends and adults enjoyed camping on the beach in October.

We ended the year with our parent and youth Christmas parties on December 13.

Treasurer’s Report on 2014 & the 2015 Budget - Erin Sacco Pineda As I finish my first calendar year as St. Andrew’s Treasurer, I find myself very appreciative of all the hard work

that has been put in by volunteer leaders; especially Tom Devaney and Tim Agnew. My work has been relatively

straightforward this year because of their great work and the support of many others. I want to thank the Finance

& Audit Committee especially for their hard work.

It is great to be able to share today that financially-speaking we had an OUTSTANDING year! Due to the

generosity of many members, we succeeded in collecting $480,000 in pledge offering, which is $58,000 more than

was budgeted for 2014. This is due to many members contributing more than was pledged, and some new pledges

coming in after the budget was completed. The expenses are under budget for 2014 because we did not undertake

the planned alternative worship service offering. However, we planned to pay for that via draws on non-operating

funds so there is no net budget effect. If you consider expenses on a section-by-section basis, you will note we did

exceed budget in most categories of spending.

For 2015, the Vestry has approved a balanced budget. On the income side, we expect to meet, if not exceed, the

amount of contribution income we had in 2014. Under facility use, the Vestry approved eliminating the

preschool’s rent, which in turn helps the preschool cover its own operating and expenses and take advantage of

growth opportunities. In order to balance the budget, the Vestry has approved a transfer from Vestry-designated

reserves. On the expense side, the Vestry approved cost of living increases for all lay staff, and adding back some

staff hours that were cut in the 2014 budget. Department head and ministry leaders also had the opportunity to

provide budget requests and many of those were able to be incorporated into the approved budget.

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OPERATING INCOME & EXPENSES

2014 Actual 2014 Budget % of Budget

2015

Budget

Operating Income

Pledge Offering 482,030$ 439,893$ 110% 478,692$

Net of estimate for uncollectible pledges - (17,596) 0% (9,574)

Pledge Offering 482,030 422,297 114% 469,118

Other Contributions 56,451 46,748 121% 47,300

Facility Use 19,693 22,110 89% 9,810

Ministry/Program Income 3,867 4,825 80% 4,800

Other Income 475 3,000 16% 1,200

Transfers from Non-operating Funds 16,122 49,000 33% 30,705

Total Income 578,638 547,980 106% 562,933

Operating Expenses

Diocesan Missionshare 53,742 53,742 100% 54,878

Personnel Expense 315,375 306,195 103% 342,554

Parish Programs & Supplies 14,229 27,450 52% 29,500

Outreach 3,937 4,285 92% -

Administration & Communications 28,851 25,703 112% 29,070

Plant & Property 48,274 49,215 98% 51,650

Utilities 33,778 31,355 108% 33,146

Mortgage Principal & Interest 19,135 19,135 100% 19,135

Other Expenses 14,714 30,000 49% -

Transfers to Non-operating Funds - - 100% 3,000

Total Expense 532,035 547,080 97% 562,933

Net Operating Income 46,603$ 900$ (0)$

(Unaudited)

For the year ended December 31, 2014

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TREASURER’S REPORT ON 2014 & THE 2015 BUDGET (continued)

The schedule below details the non-operating activity by purpose. We had direct non-operating outflows of

$84,872, of which $24,590 was used for Program/Ministry, $37,818 was used for Outreach, and $22,464 was used

for Admin/ Maintenance.

DESIGNATED & RESTRICTED FUNDS (NON-OPERATING)

Beginning

BalanceCash Rec'd

Transfers to/from

Oper

Transfers

betweenCash Used

Ending

Balance

2900 · Designated Reserves

Definition: Funds created by resolution of vestry, general and specific reserves for future needs

2902 Vestry Restricted Reserves 60,928 539 - - - 61,467

2915 All Memorials 11,090 25 - - (1,061) 10,054

2917 Maintenance Fund 23,652 7,850 - - (10,950) 20,552

2920 Rector Sabbatical Fund 1,000 - 1,000 - - 2,000

2925 Pettus Operating Reserve 10,000 - - - - 10,000

TOTAL DESIGNATED RESERVES 106,670 8,414 1,000 - (12,011) 104,073

2950 · Designated Ministry Funds

Definition: Funds created by resolution of vestry, to be used for ministry support and/or ministry funds

2954 · Temporary Ministry Holding

Women's Retreat - 6,175 - - (6,782) (607)

Vestry Retreat - 2,951 - - (2,534) 417

Confirmation Classes - 450 - (375) (50) 25

Janet's going away present(s) - 2,351 - - (2,351) -

Other (295) 6,393 (2,500) (2,922) (278) 399

2955 Youth Earnings for Mission 2,969 16,869 - - (15,473) 4,366

2956 Youth Activities+Projects 425 1,258 2,000 485 (3,968) 200

2958 Tea Society - 603 - - (92) 511

TOTAL DESIGNATED MINISTRY FUNDS 3,099 37,051 (500) (2,812) (31,527) 5,310

2800 · Temporarily Restricted Funds

Definition: Sources and uses of funds that are restricted by the donor for a particular use

2801 · Freed by Faith (Cap Camp 2003) 171,239 50 (16,123) 422 (529) 155,059

2802 · Altar Guild 5,703 4,826 - - (4,333) 6,196

2803 Food Pantry 14,791 6,455 - - (9,305) 11,941

2808 Pastoral Needs Fund 3,452 5,702 - 2,390 (7,128) 4,417

2810 St. Cecelia Fund 6,593 1,595 - - (7,400) 788

2816 Fri Lunch/Parish Brkfast 6,664 4,102 - - (6,673) 4,093

2819 Labyrinth Care Account 3,392 1,200 - - (560) 4,032

2821 Godly Play 1,572 - - - (1,059) 513

2822 Community Garden 4,700 - - - (1,662) 3,038

2825 MESS Group 854 477 - - (283) 1,049

2828 · Celebration Fund - 740 1,380 - (2,120) -

2830 · Outreach Fund - 400 - - - 400

TOTAL TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED FUNDS 218,961 25,546 (14,744) 2,812 (41,051) 191,525

2700 Columbarium Endowment Fund

Definition: Columbarium maintenance and endowment funds accumulated under terms of niche sale contracts

2714 Columbarium Maint Fund (3,921) 825 - - (18) (3,115)

2717 Columbarium Engraving Exp (4,697) 500 - - (265) (4,462)

2713 Columbarium Endowment Fund - Other 25,790 - - - - 25,790

TOTAL COLUMBARIUM 17,173 1,325 - - (283) 18,214

(Unaudited)

For the year ended December 31, 2014

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TREASURER’S REPORT ON 2014 & THE 2015 BUDGET (continued)

Although we had net operating income of $46,603, we had a total positive change in cash of only $25,060 due to

our outstanding pledge performance, off-set by net cash used for non-operating purposes. The cash flow report

below shows the change

in cash during 2014

from operating vs. non-

operating purposes and

the total. As previously

described, our

outstanding pledge

performance contributed

to net operating cash

inflows of $51,840.

However, in the non-

operating activities

(detailed on the prior

page) we used $26,780

more cash than was

brought in.

The final piece of our

financial puzzle is our

Balance Sheet (also

known as a Statement of

Financial Position). The

statement below indicates the balance of our assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2014 and December 31,

2013, and the percent each changed during the year. The accrued liabilities suggests a large percent change

because we recorded accrued

vacation for the first time, on

recommendation from our

auditors.

The net asset (equity) section is

divided by type of account and

aligns with the section subtotals

on the preceding Designated and

Restricted Funds account. Note

that the “Invested in Fixed

Assets” balance shall always be

the fixed assets (i.e.; $736,577

as of December 31, 2014) minus

the Loan Payable (i.e.; $192,092

as of December 31, 2014).

I believe I can speak for the

Finance & Audit Committee

when I say that we are moving

optimistically into 2015.

CASH FLOW

OPER NON-OPER TOTAL

Beginning Cash 9,814 345,903 355,717

Cash Received

Contributions 538,481 72,336 610,817

Facility Use, Pogram & Other Income 24,035 - 24,035

Transfers to Operating 16,122 (16,122) -

Total Cash Received 578,638 56,214 634,851

Cash Used

Expenses (519,197) (84,872) (604,069)

Less: Transfers to Non-Oper (1,879) 1,879 -

Net Change in Prepaid / Accrued Exp 4,035 - 4,035

Plus: Principal Payments on Loan (9,757) - (9,757)

Total Cash Used (526,798) (82,993) (609,791)

Change in Cash 51,840 (26,780) 25,060

Ending Cash 61,654 319,123 380,777

(Unaudited)

For the year ended December 31, 2014

BALANCE SHEET

Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013 % Change

Assets

Checking and Savings 380,777$ 355,717$ 7%

Accounts Receivable - Preschool 7,708 5,250 47%

Other Current Assets 2,560 1,634 57%

Fixed Assets 736,577 799,651 -8%

Total Assets 1,127,622 1,162,252 -3%

Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities 9,757 2,338 317%

Loan Payable 192,092 201,849 -5%

Total Liabilities 201,849 204,187 -1%

Net Assets (Equity)

Unrestricted 62,165 14,360 333%

Designated Reserves 104,073 106,670 -2%

Designated Ministry Funds 5,310 3,099 71%

Temporarily Restricted Funds 191,526 218,961 -13%

Columbarium Endowment 18,214 17,173 6%

Invested in Fixed Assets 544,485 597,802 -9%

Total Net Assets (Equity) 925,773 958,065 -3%

Total Liabilities and Net Assets 1,127,622$ 1,162,252$ -3%

(Unaudited)

As of December 31, 2014

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